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LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL
5.0
The staff are amazing and the facilities and beautiful at Little Angels Preschool. The school day is a great balance of highly structured learning and also lots of play. It has been an amazing experience for my son so far and we have been going her for three years.
- Ashley C.
Busy Bees Adventures
5.0
I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried all day every day - we knew we...
- Kathryn H.
Providence Preschool
5.0
Amazing, caring, loving, and devoted staff that pour into your children. An amazing community of parents and families that makes this place a second home to all who set foot on campus.
- Bethany B.
The Learningden Preschool
5.0
Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great.
- Cj W.
Trinity Preschool
4.0
The staff at Trinity Preschool are good with communication, keeping us updated with what's going on during the day. Their programs are wonderful kids are never bored and always learning something new. I love that they have chapel days and the kids enjoy going to them. It is a wonderful school!
- ARLENE H.
Preschools in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(3)
We are a non-profit, private Christian preschool in the heart of Santa Barbara. We enroll children ages 2 years through 5 years-old. Our philosophy is play based with a more academic approach in our Pre-K (4-5 year-olds). We provide a loving, nurturing, and safe environment, wherein we seek to...
5.0
"You can really see how the entire staff at Little Angels Preschool loves all of the children and treats them like their own. As a parent it a dream to have a place that I feel comfortable and happy to know my children are having fun and being taken care of...
Araceli N.
Busy Bees Adventures
945 Ward Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Emma and I have a small preschool nature program. Using Santa Barbara's beautiful parks and beaches as our classroom, we will go on daily adventures to explore,create, play and learn using nature as our classroom.
Some daily activities that we do are:
Nature walks
Tree climbing...
5.0
"I am thankful everyday that we found Busybees. My son has been going for almost a year now, and all of us (my husband, my son, and I) couldn't be happier. My son started when he was a little over 2YO, and was coming from a more traditional preschool where he cried...
Kathryn H.
Providence Preschool
3723 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Providence Preschool provides a caring and nurturing Christ-centered environment dedicated to the total development of each child. We encourage physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development through our age appropriate curriculum and purposeful play and exploration. A carefully...
5.0
"Amazing, caring, loving, and devoted staff that pour into your children. An amazing community of parents and families that makes this place a second home to all who set foot on campus."
Bethany B.
The Learningden Preschool
4485 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Located in Santa Barbara, California, The Learningden Preschool is a facility that offers early childhood education since 2008. It uses a combination of three educational approaches in teaching their students. These are the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, the Montessori Philosophy, and the Waldorf...
5.0
"Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great."
Cj W.
Trinity Preschool
1002 CIENEGUITAS ROAD, SANTA BARBARA, CA
4.0
(1)
4.0
"The staff at Trinity Preschool are good with communication, keeping us updated with what's going on during the day. Their programs are wonderful kids are never bored and always learning something new. I love that they have chapel days and the kids enjoy going to...
ARLENE H.
At The Riviera Ridge School, we are committed to a vigorous educational experience that provides every student the opportunity to learn with joy, build resilience, and seek out academic excellence, both intellectually and socially, while also cultivating a deep love of learning and purpose beyond...
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers
560 North La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers are faith-based, nature-centered quality programs for children ages birth through kindergarten. We have two campuses in Santa Barbara to serve your family. We have received 5 stars in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), full accreditation through the...
San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc
400 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
The San Marcos Parent-Child workshop is a licensed, cooperative preschool and parent education class. Children between the ages of 2-5 years are introduced to a quality preschool experience, using developmentally appropriate practices. The nurturing, loving environment makes an ideal first school...
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop
605 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a play-based, child-centered cooperative preschool. As a parent cooperative, The Oaks is run by the parents of the children enrolled in the preschool with close supervision from the Director, Sunny Crandell, and the Assistant Director, Laura Lyons. The extensive...
The Nido Nest
4013 Via Lucero Unit D, Santa Barbara, CA
The Nido Nest in Santa Barbara, California offers childcare and preschool education for infants and toddlers. The Montessori program provides activities that stimulate the children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth. Their prepared environment is a learning environment for...
Sunrise Montessori School
1201 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA
Sunrise Montessori School located at 1201 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from seven-forty-five AM to five-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers learnings for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten...
Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County - Los Nios Center
130 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA
The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County runs and operates Los Niños Center located at 130 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, California. The center offers child care and education programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers designed to provide a meaningful early childhood experience....
Season's Child Preschool
613 W Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA
The Season's Child Preschool in offers childcare for children in Santa Barbara, California. They are committed to outdoor education, a culture of peace that is against bullying, and allows the children the freedom to be themselves. They serve healthy, organic meals and snacks to nourish the...
Mountain View Montessori School Inc
5070 Cathedral Oaks Rd,, Santa Barbara, CA
The Mountain View Montessori School is located in Santa Barbara, CA. They provide a safe learning environment that enables the child to develop their skills in the areas of abstract reasoning, practical living and fine motor development. They accept children from ages 18 months to 6 years old...
Cathedral Oaks Nursery School
4974 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
Established in 1981, Cathedral Oaks Nursery School in Santa Barbara California, is a private school accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It aims to provide a home-like loving environment where children can play and learn skills through exploration and...
All Saints By The Sea Parish School
84 Eucalyptus Ln, Santa Barbara, CA
All Saints By The Sea Parish School is an early childhood center that offers educational day care programs for preschool and pre-kindergarten children. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company admits children between the ages of two to five years old. The company implements a flexible...
St. Mark Preschool
3942 La Colina Rd, Santa Barbara, CA
St. Mark Preschool based in Santa Barbara, CA is a well-established licensed preschool serving children between the ages of two and five and a half years old. The school offers a well-balanced curriculum designed to support learning and meet the individual needs of each child in the...
Bright Start The Early Years
1617 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA
Bright Start The Early Years is a state-licensed child care center that offers early care and learning programs for preschoolers. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the company admits children between the ages of eighteen months old to five years old. The company also offers a mixed-age afternoon...
El Montecito School
3214 Calle Cedro, Santa Barbara, CA
El Montecito School in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from preschool to elementary.
Little Piggies Pre-School
420 Stanley Dr, Santa Barbara, CA
Little Piggies Preschool is a licensed early childhood care and education provider located at 420 Stanley Drive, Santa Barbara, California. The school provides child care, preschool, before & after-school programs, and extended care services. Little Piggies Preschool is open from Mondays through...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Santa Barbara, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Santa Barbara, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Santa Barbara, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Santa Barbara, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Santa Barbara, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Santa Barbara, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Preschools in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 26 listed preschools.